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werewolf · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject: HELP w/ Python viv design

Just got to building an enclosure for a new Ball Python (first one.. I have kept corns for years.. exciting!)
It is 24inch long, 20in high and 15inch back. Obv the pic shows it just stacked together but you get the idea Wink

I havent got around to putting the vents in or even edging it yet..
Question is how long would I be able to keep a ball in this for? (it will be roughly 1 month old when it arrives) And would it be better to keep it in a smaller box with a thermostat etc until it is larger?

Thanks!

J./

Jack · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:09 pm Post subject:

well im no expert but id say for about 6 months to a year and i think you could just put it right in there depending on how big it is
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but its a very nice viv Cool

luv the coulour Cool

werewolf · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks!

You do not know how hard it is the find black coated chipboard/MDF these days. If anyone has knows ANYWHERE that still stocks it let me know..
J./

Stuart · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 3:07 pm Post subject:

http://www.colinmyerstimber.co.uk/sheets.html#mfc Cool

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werewolf · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 4:51 pm Post subject:

Haha if only I didn't have to drive to Manchester for it... Cool

MJ · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject:

You did say ANY WHERE Laughing

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Paul

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werewolf · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject:

I don't think Peugeot's were built to hold more than a handbag and a bottle of water.. God knows how I'd do 200 miles with 7 bits of randomly cut wood!
Back on topic.. Just off to get some bulbs and bits .. Would said snakey benefit from a length of bamboo(or pole..) hung halfway up the cage for climbing you think? Sorry.. I am used to my overly lazy corns Smile

J./

jakeus · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 664

A few peopl emight say no dont use the bamboo for climbing as royals dont often climb. My Royal actually climbs alot, but not bamboo. A thick piece of wood would be much better!

Jack · Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:14 pm Post subject:

i always thought royals were great climbers and loved to climb Cool

werewolf · Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:30 am Post subject:

That's what I assumed. OK.. One last question for now.. Lighting. If i were to decide in UV lighting would a strip filament or a Spot light be better? A strip seems an awful amount for a 2ft Viv :S that MAY only last 6 months max ...

J./